Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital,
and Pediatrics Conditions Exam 100%
Correct!!
abortion - ANSWER The end of a pregnancy prior to or subsequent to the death of a fetus.
anemic - ANSWER Any of various conditions marked by deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
anomaly - ANSWER An abnormal, or unexpected, condition.
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER Enlarged prostate that results in depressing the
urethra.
bladder cancer - ANSWER Malignancy of the urinary bladder.
chronic kidney disease (CKD) - ANSWER Ongoing malfunction of one or both kidneys.
clinically significant - ANSWER Signs, symptoms, and/or conditions present at birth that may impact
the child's future health status.
congenital - ANSWER A condition existing at the time of birth.
deformity - ANSWER A size or shape (structural design) that deviates from that which is considered
normal.
genetic abnormality - ANSWER An error in a gene (chromosome) that affects development during
gestation; also known as chromosomal abnormality.
gestation - ANSWER The length of time for the complete development of a baby from conception to
birth; on average, 40 weeks.
, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) - ANSWER The measurement of kidney function; used to determine
the stage of kidney disease. GFR is calculated by the physician using the results of a creatinine test in
a formula with the patient's gender, age, race, and other factors
90 and above - ANSWER Normal GFR
mortality - ANSWER Death.
obstetrics (OB) - ANSWER A health care specialty focusing on the care of women during pregnancy
and the puerperium.
perinatal - ANSWER The time period from before birth to the 28th day after birth.
prematurity - ANSWER Birth occurring prior to the completion of 37 weeks gestation.
prenatal - ANSWER Prior to birth, also referred to as anenatal
gynecologist (GYN) - ANSWER A physician specializing in the care of the female genital tract.
low birth weight (LBW) - ANSWER A baby born weighing less than 5 pound 8 ounces, or 2,500 grams.
malformation - ANSWER An irregular structural development.
morbidity - ANSWER Unhealthy.
prostatitis - ANSWER Inflammation of the prostate.
puerperium - ANSWER The time period from the end of labor until the uterus returns to normal size,
typically 3 to 6 weeks.
urea - ANSWER A compound that is excreted in urine.